Presented by Dizzy Dragonfly in association
with Stable Theatre, Inkonyane Engenegama, a heart-warming new
children’s play, runs at Stable Theatre in Durban from February 12 to 16. The
production is supported by the KZN Department of Arts and Culture, and
Ethekwini Municipality.
Cattle are an integral part of traditional
Zulu culture and status in a community is measured by the condition and number
of livestock a family owns. Each animal is named and identified by its
markings, and those that are pure white or black are usually given up into the
care of the King, who is regarded as the true custodian of these rare beasts.
Now Durban-based production company, Dizzy
Dragonfly is set to educate youngsters about Nguni cattle in a new children’s
play, Inkonyane Engenegama (The Calf with No Name).
Created by award-winning writer, Clinton
Marius, the production is translated into isiZulu and directed by one of KZN’s
leading actresses, Mpume Mthombeni, who was previously seen in Tin Bucket Drum, iPuppeti, The Game, Amagama
Amathathu, Rain, Macbeth, Othello and
Godspell. She is well-known for her much-loved portrayal of Regina in the
hit radio soapie, Lollipop Lane.
The story traces the journey a young Zulu
boy must take in order to set right a terrible wrong that he has committed. The
play teaches children about honesty and taking responsibility for one’s actions.
Through the use of beautiful puppets created by Clinton Marius, Inkonyane Engenegama will delight and
intrigue youngsters of all ages.
Featuring Sifiso Cele, Musa Ntuli,
Noluthando Kubeka and Qaphela Makhoba, this hour-long treat runs at Stable
Theatre at 10h00 from March 12 to16. Tickets R25 (R20 for block bookings of
20 or more). To book or for more
information, call Stable Theatre on 031 309 2513.
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